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Electric power doesn't get any more mainstream than the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt. The Prius was one of the first hybrid vehicles on the street, not to mention the most efficient. That tradition continues, stronger than ever.
The Volt takes a different approach, using an all-electric powertrain

With the Prius range, Toyota established itself as America's dominant hybrid force. Its Camry, meanwhile, has long been the country's bestselling car, and comes in a popular hybrid variant.
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Ford, on the other hand, builds the impressive

The original Honda Insight might have beaten Toyota's Prius to the U.S. market, but those first-generation hybrids had little in common: The Insight was a lightweight two-door hatchback, while the Prius was a four-door sedan notable for its somewhat stodgy styling. Fast-forward almost 15 years and both

Typical of Hyundai's current product range, the Sonata Hybrid is a stylish and efficient machine that comes incredibly well equipped for its price. It looks striking and has good fuel economy, but can it topple the leader in the hybrid family sedan segment: the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
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As the first hybrid to hit the American market, the Honda Insight debuted to much fanfare when the first generation was introduced in 1999. In its initial year, the Chevrolet Volt also received much acclaim -- even nabbing Motor Trend's highly-prized "Car of the Year" award.
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